Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corks
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In the future, says Dukhovny, flying cars will be as ubiquitous in the skies of New York as ordinary cars are now — with none of the congestion that clogs our streets.—
Anne Kadet,
Curbed,
19 June 2026 -
This scale quickly clogs ordinary solar stills, much like calcium buildup ruins your bathroom showerhead.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
27 May 2026
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission asked experts to study what happened at the Edenville and Sanford dams.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Glacial outburst floods happen when the ice dams holding back glacial lakes fail, allowing a sudden release of water.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
13 Aug. 2025
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The Earth’s atmosphere blocks most of the Sun’s radiation.—
Guy German,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
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This could be an indication that the P-trap under the sink has dried out, which means water no longer blocks unpleasant smells from rising.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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“Corks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corks. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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